Traveling through thousands of years, I only love you

After adjusting their strategy, the foreign armies quietly began their plan to attack coastal areas via a maritime detour. Meanwhile, the disaffected elements they instigated at home became increasingly active, creating chaos and attempting to divert the imperial court's forces and attention. However, Xiao Yi and Li Lingyuan had already taken precautions, and the court was united in its preparation for this dual threat.

The coastal defenders were the first to notice something was amiss. On the sea, foreign warships approached silently like ghosts. In the darkest hour before dawn, the battle horns suddenly blew. Foreign soldiers, shouting, emerged from the warships onto the beach, blades in hand, faces grimacing, intent on breaking through the coastal defenses and advancing inland.

Undeterred, the coastal defenders, under the command of their generals, quickly assembled and engaged the foreign troops in a desperate battle. For a moment, the cries of battle and the clashing of weapons mingled, shattering the tranquility of the seashore. The waves, seemingly enraged by the bloody atmosphere, crashed violently against the shore, as if cheering the defenders on.

However, the foreign troops were numerous and well-equipped, and they relied on their naval superiority to continuously put pressure on the defenders. The coastal defense line gradually became critical, and although the defenders fought desperately, their casualties continued to increase.

The news quickly reached the palace, and Xiao Yi acted decisively, dispatching a portion of the inland elite troops to rush to the coastal areas. Li Lingyuan, knowing the importance of morale at this moment, decided to personally go to the coastal front to boost the soldiers' fighting spirit.

Li Lingyuan, accompanied by a team of guards, traveled day and night to the coastal battlefield. Along the way, she saw the civilians displaced by the war, and her heart was filled with grief and indignation. These innocent people had once lived a peaceful life, but suffered greatly because of the invasion of foreign races. She secretly vowed to make these invaders pay a heavy price. Every time she stopped at a place to rest, Li Lingyuan would look in the direction of the palace. She knew that Xiao Yi was facing the same brutal battle on the border, and she prayed silently for him in her heart: "Your Majesty, you must be safe. We must protect this country together."

When Li Lingyuan arrived at the coastal front, the situation on the battlefield was already dire. The defenders struggled to hold out under the enemy's fierce attacks, exhaustion and pain written all over their faces. But when they saw the queen personally at the front, their eyes suddenly flashed with surprise and excitement.

Li Lingyuan didn't hesitate. She marched straight to the front lines of the battlefield. The sea breeze howled, ruffling her hair, but her eyes remained resolute. She shouted, "Soldiers! I'm here! I see your bravery. You are the backbone of our nation and the protectors of our people!"

When the soldiers heard the queen's voice, they all looked up, their eyes full of respect and emotion.

"Foreign invaders attempt to trample on our land and harm our loved ones, but they forget that we are a nation united and unyielding!" Li Lingyuan's voice echoed across the battlefield, drowning out the clamor of killing. "The blood shed by each of you here will become a medal of passion in defending our country. Your families in the rear are eagerly awaiting your safe return, and we will drive these invaders back to where they belong!"

Her words were like a fire, igniting the fighting spirit of the soldiers. Their morale, which had been low, instantly soared. Shouting the slogan, "Defend the country! Drive out the foreign enemies!", the soldiers launched another fierce charge against the enemy.

Li Lingyuan watched the soldiers bravely advance, feeling gratified and proud. At this moment, a general approached her and said, "Empress, you shouldn't be in such a dangerous place. His Majesty would be worried if he knew." Li Lingyuan shook her head slightly. "General, the country is in danger right now, and His Majesty is equally in danger at the border. He and I both have a mission to fulfill, and I cannot retreat. I only hope that everything goes well for His Majesty."

She turned to the general beside her and said, "General, this is a critical moment. We must seize the opportunity and inflict heavy damage on the enemy."

The generals nodded in agreement, and they quickly adjusted their battle strategy based on the battlefield situation. One group of soldiers continued to engage the enemy head-on, drawing their attention; while another group of elite soldiers, following Li Lingyuan's advice, quietly moved around the enemy's flanks, preparing to launch a surprise attack.

Under the defenders' renewed vigor, the foreign troops began to panic. They hadn't expected the already exhausted defenders to suddenly unleash such powerful fighting power. Just as they were busy dealing with the frontal attack, the defenders on the flank suddenly rushed out like a tiger descending from the mountain.

"Kill!" The shouts of killing shook the earth. The defenders attacked the foreign troops from both sides, catching them off guard. The foreign soldiers fell one after another, and their blood dyed the beach and sea red.

However, the foreign troops were well-trained after all, and they quickly stabilized their position and began to organize effective resistance. The two sides fell into an even more fierce melee, and the fighting situation was stalemate and difficult to resolve.

At this critical moment, the elite troops from the mainland finally arrived. Their arrival was like a shot in the arm for the defenders, instantly changing the situation on the battlefield. Like a sharp blade, the elite troops plunged into the foreign army's formation, shattering it into pieces.

Li Lingyuan closely monitored the development of the battle from the rear, constantly encouraging the soldiers around her and cheering them on. Her presence seemed to give the soldiers an invisible force, making them fight even more bravely on the battlefield. Every time she saw a soldier fall injured, Li Lingyuan's heart tightened. She knew that these soldiers were precious treasures of the country, and their sacrifice was to protect more people.

After a fierce battle, the foreign army finally could not withstand the fierce attack of the defenders and began to retreat step by step. They retreated to their warships in a panic and tried to escape by sea.

"Don't let them go! Chase them!" Li Lingyuan shouted loudly.

The defenders pursued the foreign ships, firing arrows and throwing stones at them. Some ships were hit and caught fire, and the foreign soldiers struggled and screamed in the sea of ​​fire.

This coastal defense battle ultimately ended with the victory of the imperial army. The soldiers cheered and embraced each other to celebrate this hard-earned victory.

Li Lingyuan looked at the cheering soldiers, tears welling in her eyes. She knew this victory was won with the soldiers' blood and lives; they were true heroes. Then, a soldier approached Li Lingyuan and said, "Empress, you are truly our lucky star. If you hadn't come, we don't know if we could have persevered." Li Lingyuan smiled and patted his shoulder. "It is your bravery that has saved our homeland. You are the hope of our country."

"Soldiers, you have worked hard! This is only the first step in our counterattack. Next, we must completely drive out these invaders and restore peace to the country!" Li Lingyuan's voice was a little hoarse, but full of power.

While the coastal areas were victorious, the battle on the border was also raging. Xiao Yi personally led his army in a thrilling confrontation with the foreign forces in the mountains of the border.

The border's terrain was complex, and foreign armies attempted to exploit this, setting up ambushes and annihilating the imperial army. However, Xiao Yi had been prepared, sending out scouts to carefully survey the surrounding terrain and uncovered the enemy's plot.

In battle, Xiao Yi led the charge, brandishing his sword as he charged into the enemy lines, crushing them wherever he went. Every time he swung his sword, he thought of Li Lingyuan and the country they shared. "Lingyuan, I will defend this place and will not let you down." His bravery inspired every soldier around him, encouraging them to fight the enemy fearlessly as well.

The border defenders also performed well. They were familiar with the local terrain and used valleys and woods as cover to engage in guerrilla warfare with the foreign troops. Sometimes they fired arrows from the woods, sometimes they rushed out from the valleys, and the foreign troops were confused.

The battle raged for days and nights, corpses littering the battlefield, blood staining the ground red. But the imperial army remained firmly on the border, preventing the foreign troops from advancing a single step.

During this fierce battle, many heroic deeds emerged. One young soldier, single-handedly blocking a foreign charge to protect his comrades, ultimately died a heroic death. Another general, despite being seriously wounded, persisted in commanding the troops and repelling multiple enemy attacks.

These heroic deeds spread throughout the army, strengthening the soldiers' resolve to defend their country. They knew they shouldered the mission of defending their country and their nation, and they would never allow foreign invaders to succeed.

As time went on, the imperial army gradually gained the upper hand along the border. The foreign troops' morale was low, and they were having trouble getting supplies. Realizing that continuing the battle was disadvantageous to them, they began to plan a retreat.

Xiao Yi sensed the enemy's movements and decided not to give them a chance to breathe, so he organized a large-scale pursuit operation. The imperial army surged towards the enemy like a tide, forcing them to flee in panic.

In this border defense battle, the imperial army also achieved a brilliant victory. Xiao Yi and his soldiers returned triumphantly, and when they returned to the palace, they were warmly welcomed by the people.

Li Lingyuan also returned to the palace from the coastal area. The moment she reunited with Xiao Yi, her eyes were filled with excitement and relief. Ignoring the people around them, they hugged each other tightly. Xiao Yi gently stroked Li Lingyuan's hair, "Lingyuan, I'm so glad you're okay. I worried about you day and night at the border." Li Lingyuan looked up at Xiao Yi, tears in her eyes, "Your Majesty, I have been praying for you too. Seeing you return safely, I am relieved."

"Yes, Lingyuan, this is the credit of the soldiers and also yours. Your arrival boosted the morale of the coastal defenders and laid the foundation for this victory." Xiao Yi responded with a smile.

However, they also knew that despite their victories along the coast and borders, the foreign invaders had not been completely eliminated and could return at any time. Furthermore, the many problems arising from the war at home also needed to be resolved as soon as possible.

In the days that followed, Xiao Yi and Li Lingyuan plunged into new tasks. On the one hand, they had to strengthen the defense of the border and coastal areas to prevent foreign invasions; on the other hand, they had to deal with the resettlement of civilians displaced by the war, as well as restore the economy and stabilize the people's hearts.

This war put the nation through a severe test, but it also strengthened the unity of the court and solidified the people's trust in the nation, the emperor, and the empress. Xiao Yi and Li Lingyuan knew they shouldered a heavy responsibility and faced many challenges. However, they believed that by working together, with the entire army and the people, they would overcome all difficulties and usher in a more prosperous future for the nation.